Senior Tech Director – Energy Structures (Hybrid)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Collaborative and inclusive team culture

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Technical Director to lead structural engineering services for major energy infrastructure projects. This role involves managing project teams, client relationships, and driving innovation in structural solutions. The successful candidate should be a Chartered Engineer with substantial experience in structural engineering design and project leadership. The position offers hybrid working and various opportunities for career progression within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant professional body.
• Significant experience in structural engineering design and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the structural design and delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects.
• Provide strategic input into project planning, resourcing, and risk management.
• Deliver structural solutions for substations, transmission and distribution facilities, OHL structures, and power stations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Contribute to business development, including bids, proposals, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and sustainable design solutions.
• Support the development of best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Structural engineering design

Client relationship management

Risk management

Mentoring

Business development

Communication

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Technical Director to lead structural engineering services for major energy infrastructure projects. This role involves managing project teams, client relationships, and driving innovation in structural solutions. The successful candidate should be a Chartered Engineer with substantial experience in structural engineering design and project leadership. The position offers hybrid working and various opportunities for career progression within a supportive team culture.